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Dublin and the North
DAY 1-2 FLY TO IRELAND.
Board an overnight flight to the Emerald Isle. Begin your exploration in Dublin.
DAY 3 DUBLIN.
A local guide introduces the Dublin General Post Office, seized during the 1916 Easter Rising, the Dail (Irish Parliament), Phoenix Park, O’Connell Street, and Trinity College. Admire the richly illustrated Book of Kells in the Old Library of Trinity College. This evening, enjoy a Jig by the LiffeyJig by the Liffey
Do a Jig. Dance a Reel. Revel in Irish culture. Enjoy Irish dancing with traditional music and experience Gaelic pride through lyrics and rhythm..
DAY 4 NEWGRANGE.
Enjoy an optional excursion to the Stone Age burial site of Newgrange.
DAY 5 BELFAST.
A local guide shows you the highlights of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland. See the docks where The Titanic was built, the beautiful City Hall and the famous Albert Memorial Clock. Learn about the history of Northern Ireland as you see the demarcation lines of the sectarian divide. Marvel at the painted wall murals that express the locals’ political views. Represent Irish emigrants and uncover the story of their travels Out of IrelandOut of Ireland
Walk a mile in the shoes of an Irish emigrant. Uncover personal accounts of the circumstances that forced these inhabitants out of the country. Reflect on the feelings you would have felt in their shoes and discover how their departure shaped the history of Ireland..
DAY 6 ULSTER FOLK & TRANSPORT MUSEUM.
This morning, visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. You’ll take a trip through history to learn about the traditions and way of life of the people of Nothern Ireland, as well as see how transportation has changed through the years. The afternoon is yours to explore as you’d like.
DAY 7 GIANT'S CAUSEWAY.
Explore the Giant’s Causeway. A result of a volcanic eruption, this impressive natural wonder, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers breathtaking views of coastal scenery. Continue to Derry where your Tour Director will lead you on a walking tour of the city.
DAY 8 DERRY.
This morning discover Derry, which became a border city after the partition of Ireland in 1921. See the old city walls, St Columb’s Cathedral and the Diamond, the city’s central square. Explore the Tower Museum, featuring a comprehensive look at the city’s development from its early beginning to today. Learn about La Trinidad Valencera, a sunken ship from the Spanish Armada discovered near Derry almost 400 years later, and see artifacts salvaged from the ship.
DAY 9 RETURN JOURNEY TO THE UNITED STATES.
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